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Responding to Commissioner Barker, Mr. Beougher advised the one year maintenance period begins when the City Engineer accepts the project. Mr. Shaull stated the remainder of the project development would take another 1-1/2 years to be completed, indicating that if any erosion problems occurred, they would be on-site and available to repair the situation. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CWSED Commissioner Wright commented on Condition 7 regarding the $5,000 per tree bond and a five tree limit. He stated areas C and D have several trees and he does not want the trees destroyed and the developer liable for only five trees. Commissioner Wright would like to leave the $5,000 per tree stipulation in and remove the five tree maximum. PUBLIC HEARING WAS RE-OPENED Mr. Shaull stated that they have posted a $2 million dollar bond with the City, and would like that bond to cover any damaged trees. Mr. Beougher advised that the $2 million is to cover the public improvements. Mr. Shaull stated he would suggest the bond company attach a rider for $25,000 maximum. Mr. Beougher stated that developers are not likely to obligate themselves to pay up to $25,000 for destroying trees, and he does not feel it will be a problem at Kottinger Ranch. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CWSED Commissioner Barker inquired if Westbrook's responsibility for erosion control could be increased to two years. Mr. Beougher advised the City has found the one year period to be sufficient. Commissioner Barker stated her desire to see it lengthened to two years unless the Homeowners Association is willing to assume the liability after one year. Mr. Jost stated that dry years allow ground water to seep through cracks, therefore, the land fill areas will be adequately tested during a drought period. Commissioner Wright does not want the time period increased to two years. Mr. Beougher advised Commissioner Barker that an additional condition could be included requiring a two-year responsibility for Westbrook, the second year would not require a bond being in place. Mr. Shaull stated that Westbrook would oppose that condition, but would defer to the Commission's decision. In response to Chairman McGuirk, Mr. Beougher stated that nine months after the City accepts the project, all the City departments inspect the site and develop a punch list of improvements needed to be performed by the Westbrook Housing Group. Commissioner Dove believes adding an additional year to this project would be setting a precedence for future projects. He agrees to staffs recommendation for a one year period. PUBLIC HEARING WAS CWSED Planning Commission Minutes Page 7 June 8, 1994